Stockholm September 2020, (updated in December 2020)

TO MEMBERS of World Federation

INVITATION VICTOR SWEDISH OPEN 2021 International Series Tournament part of Elite Circuit PLAYED IN Uppsala, (45 min by bus from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport) JANUARY 21st-24th 2021

ORGANIZER: Badminton Sweden Contact: Tommy Theorin phone: +46-70 5831 831 Email: [email protected] Eventlink: www.swedishopen2021.se

20th January: 20:00* Team managers meeting (appr) at IFU Arena 21st January: 09:00 Qualifications (start dep on entries) 22nd January: 09:00 Main draw Round 1 & 2 23th January: 10:00 Quarterfinals 16:00 Semifinals 24th January: 10:00 Finals

The final frame schedule shall be made at least 20 days before the start of the tournament and shall be published on the tournament’s website.

VENUE: IFU Arena Råbyvägen 77 Uppsala Sweden

Practice facilities will be available in the main hall before tournament start on Wednesday evening from 6 pm to 9 pm. There will also be practice availability in the arena throughout the tournament (5 courts), but not in the main hall. No booking in advance.

EVENTS: Men's and Women's Singles, Men's and Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles Number of players/pairs accepted for the main draw: Singles 32 and Doubles 24.

It is required that every event in a particular BEC Elite Circuit tournament has at least 8 competitors. If the required number of competitors is not met, this particular event shall not count towards any ranking, i.e. BEC Elite Circuit Ranking and BWF World Ranking.

In accordance with clause 9.4 in BWF Statutes, Section 5.3.3.1: World Ranking System, the first published main draw of an event must contain at least one entry from a Member other than the hosting Member. If an event does not contain at least one entry from a Member other than the hosting Member, this particular event shall not count towards any ranking. BADMINTON EUROPE is not liable for any costs incurred by third persons (players, coaches, umpires, team managers etc.) because of an event not having enough competitors to count for the rankings.

ELIGIBLE All players of clubs affiliated through their National Associations PLAYERS: to the BADMINTON WORLD FEDERATION

SHUTTLES: Victor Gold champion

COURTS: 5 Yonex Competition

ENTRIES All entries must be made by using the BWF Online Entry System:

https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament?id=D607B191-C9BD-4366- 9997-5610573CC88B

Entries must be submitted no later than Tuesday 22nd of December 2020 at 23.59 BWF HQ-time (16.59 CET). Players cannot be entered unless they already have a BWF ID-number. In case you wish to enter players who do not have a BWF ID-number, please contact the BWF office well in advance of the tournament, so that the players concerned can get a BWF ID-number before the closing date of the tournament. No late entries will be accepted!

Compliance with GCR 7.9: “In making or authorizing entries, the Member concerned is reconfirming its acceptance, and acceptance by the Players being entered, of the BWF’s regulations and Disciplinary processes.”

CLOSING December 22nd 2020 at 23.59 BWF HQ-time (16.59 CET) DATE:

VISA: Important for all players who need visa for Sweden. Please request immediately from Badminton Sweden the official INVITATION LETTER and apply as soon as possible. Contact: [email protected]

TRAVEL Entry to Sweden from countries outside EU and EEA area and Switzerland DOCUMENT- requires a certificate from the organizer stating the persons participation in the elite ATION: sports competition, Victor Swedish Open. Apply for the certificate in the accreditation form, no later than January 7th 2021.

INFORMATION BADMINTON SWEDEN

Box 11016, SE-100 61 Stockholm SWEDEN

E-mail [email protected] Web-site address http://www.badminton.nu

ENTRY FEES: EUR 60 in Singles and EUR 100 per pair in doubles.

Organiser: Badminton Sweden Bank: Swedbank, SE-105 34 Stockholm IBAN SE 4880 0008 9011 9838 3432 43 SWIFT SWEDSESS

The Member that enters a player into a BEC Elite Circuit tournament is responsible for paying the entry fees for that player. The entry fees become due if a player is entered and has not been withdrawn when the entry deadline passes. It is recommended that the entry fees are paid by bank transfer, but the organizers can accept cash payment at tournaments.

PAYMENT: Payment for entry fees needs to be done before 10th of January 2021 and we will send out invoices to each association in connection with the final approval of entry list.

The entry fees will not be refunded in the case of a withdrawal. For all the withdrawn players the organizers can invoice the entry fee to the relevant Member. If no payment has been received after the deadline has passed the organizers will forward the invoice with the registration of deliverance and the copy of the original entry together with the original invoice to BADMINTON EUROPE. Every unpaid invoice for entry fees sent to BADMINTON EUROPE by a tournament organizer following the above-mentioned procedure, shall result in an additional administrative fine of 100,00 EUR for the Member who is addressed in the invoice.

If a player/pair is listed on a “Reserve List”, no entry fee is to be paid before being promoted to the Main Draw or Qualification draw. Before the withdrawal deadline has passed, a promotion from the “Reserve List” to the Main Draw or Qualification draw is obligated and will be done automatically, unless the respective player/pair has withdrawn from the “Reserve List” beforehand. After the withdrawal deadline has passed, the organisers must have such a promotion confirmed in writing by the member/members of the respective player/pair before it takes place. Only when this confirmation has been given, the player/pair is considered as an entry.

Organisers are allowed to refuse entries if Members or their players have outstanding fees from a previous year.

Any withdrawal after the Monday immediately preceding the draw, for any reason whatsoever, renders the Member concerned liable to an amount of USD 150 for the inconvenience caused by the withdrawal (as defined in BWF General Competition Regulations). Any player not showing up at the tournament, without having been withdrawn in advance, renders the Member concerned liable to an additional amount of USD 500,00 for the inconvenience caused by the “no show” (as defined in BWF General Competition Regulations).

REFEREE: Laufey Sigurdardottir, [email protected]

DEPUTY REFEREE: Mia Thorselius, [email protected]

DRAW: The draw will be done by Badminton Europe.

KEY DATES: Entry deadline December 22nd 2020 23:59 BWF HQ-time World Ranking date for M&Q-report December 22nd 2020 Date for publication of M&Q-report December 25th 2020 World Ranking date for seeding/draw December 29th 2020 Last day for withdrawals without fine January 4th 2021 Date for the draw January 5th 2021

PRIZE MONEY: 5.000 USD, International Series Tournament

MS WS MD/pair WD/pair XD/pair Total Winner 500 500 600 600 600 2800 Runner-up 275 275 350 350 350 1600 Semi-finalist 150 150 600

Prize money will be paid to account numbers only, no cash payments. The tournament organizer guarantee that the payment will be in the player's account by January 31, 2021 and will also bare all costs for the money transfer. Players are required to provide bank account number, bank IBAN and SWIFT. Prize money to be paid to the players and not to the Members. Unfortunately, we cannot pay cash due to the restrictions on cash handling in Sweden. No taxes will be deducted.

CONDITIONS The tournament will be played in full accordance with the Laws of OF PLAY: Badminton and General Competition Regulations as adopted by the BWF as well as the Regulations of the Badminton Europe Elite Circuit. In the events of any dispute, the Referee’s decision shall be final. Competitors must be prepared to play at the times quoted in the order of play for

the events for which they have entered. Competitors will be scratched if not ready to play when called. Colour, design, lettering and advertising on clothing shall be regulated by BWF General Competition Regulations § 20 to 24. Any breach of these regulations will be forwarded to BWF. It is mandatory that partners in doubles wear the same colour of the T-shirt and shorts/skirts at all time during play in both the qualification and the main draw. Failing to do so shall result in an administrative fine of 100,00 EUR

Players shall not plan their departure less than 2 (two) hours after their last match is planned to conclude. If a player is unable to compete due to early departure, he/she will be penalised by removal of Elite Circuit ranking points and shall not be awarded prizes or prize money. BADMINTON EUROPE shall propose to BWF that the gained BWF ranking points are also removed.

The organizing Member can cancel a tournament in case of force majeure. Such cancellation must be announced at least 15 days before the start of the tournament. If a cancellation is announced less than 15 days before the start of the tournament, then the Member organizing the tournament is liable for any expenses incurred by third persons (players, coaches, umpires, team managers etc.). BADMINTON EUROPE is not liable for any costs incurred by third persons because of a cancellation of a tournament.

DOPING May be carried out by the Swedish Sports Confederation. CONTROL Doping control in badminton, in accordance with BWF Anti-Doping Regulations, is conducted out-of-competition and in-competition with the collection of urine and/or blood samples. Athletes are responsible for any substance found in their body. Before an athlete takes any medication, they should check with their doctor, and if necessary, get a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). For more information about anti-doping, please visit the BWF website: https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/integrity/anti-doping-overview/

BADMINTON Section 2.4 of the BWF Statutes (Code of Conduct in Relation to Betting, INTEGRITY Wagering and Irregular Match Results) relates to anti-corruption and anti-match manipulation, and this code applies to all participants at this tournament. To protect the integrity of BWF sanctioned tournaments, participants are not allowed to bet in any way on badminton matches, respect the principle of fair play, and shall not attempt to influence the course or result of a game or match. Every person has an obligation to report to the BWF any approaches by anyone to gather inside information or to change the outcome of a matches. For more information, please refer to BWF’s website: https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/integrity/anti-match-fixing-overview/

ACCOMMO- The Official tournament hotel is: DATION: Arenahotellet Uppsala Adress: Tennisvägen 754 60 Uppsala (150 meters from main hall) Type of rooms: Single (S): 995 SEK/night, Double (D):1195 SEK/night Triple (T): 1395 SEK/night

Note that it is mandatory to stay at the official hotel. All participants must be on site at the hotel in Uppsala at least two days before their first match.

For reservation please email: [email protected] refer to Swedish open 2021.

There are two options to pay the hotel:

PAYMENT ON Arrival: Hotel payment to be done at the hotel on check-in – by credit card. The hotel accepts VISA and MASTERCARD. The hotel does not accept AMEX.

PREPAYMENT: Prepayment needs to be done 2 weeks prior to arrival. See bank details VAT.No:SE559111681801 Bankgiro: 5203-4147 Bank: Svenska Handelsbanken Account: 449 559 211 Clearing 6207 Swift: Handsess IBAN: SE46 6000 0000 0004 4955 9211

TRANSPORT: Official point of arrival is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) or Uppsala Central Station from where transport will be provided.

Transport from Arlanda to the official hotel will take place with buses for Victor Swedish Opens participants. The buses are available for transport from Arlanda on Tuesday January 19th and Wednesday January 20th from 10:00 to 20:00. Transport will only be carried out during these hours. The buses are available for transport to Arlanda on Saturday January 23rd from 10:00 to 20:00 and Sunday January 24th from kl. 10:00 to 16:00. Outside these hours, transport arrangements can’t be guaranteed by the tournament organizer and has to be arranged individually.

NOTE! All transports must be pre-booked by latest January 7th 2021 in order to

guarantee transport. Transportation request is registered nationally no later than January 7th 2021 together with the accreditation application found here.

INSURANCE: To be arranged individually by participants. Member and/or Organizer may be liable for claims originating from the damages incurred by the participants and/or any other persons, arising from or in connection to the particular BEC Elite Circuit tournament, according to local Law. BADMINTON EUROPE is not liable for any such claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to injury or loss to person or property, arising out of or in any way related, directly or indirectly, to the particular BEC Elite Circuit tournament. It is recommended that Members and/or Organizers purchase a proper Insurance Policy that would cover their potential legal liability.

YOU SHOULD ENJOY YOUR STAY WITH US - THAT’S IMPORTANT

To ensure a safe competition for everyone involved COVID-19 regulations have been drawn-up to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during Victor Swedish Open 2021. The regulations are based on Safety guidelines for Badminton Europe Confederation sanctioned tournaments and are put together in collaboration with the police authority, the county administrative board and infection control doctors in the Uppsala region. The COVID-19 regulations can be found at www.swedishopen2021.se

COVID-19 regulations in brief: - All participants must be COVID-19 tested before arrival. - All participants must be on site at the hotel in Uppsala at least two days before their first match. - A new COVID-19 test will be made upon arrival to Uppsala - A Green zone will be established during the tournament consisting of the Arena Hotel's restaurant and lounge, the main venue, the practice hall, a separate restaurant and a temporary store in IFU arena. - Staying in the official hotel is mandatory - Accreditation is mandatory for entering the green zone and is only approved for persons receiving a negative COVID-19 test on arrival.

Our ambition is that you as a player, team staff or official will enjoy your stay in Uppsala in all possible ways. Besides arranging a safe and fair competition of highest quality, we will do our best to ensure you thrive and want to return.

The distance to the official hotel is minimal, only 150 meters. In the arena and the hotel there are different restaurants giving you the possibility to get variation and choose what suits you the best.

Finally, there is a website for the competition where all information will be posted and updated. This is where you find all you need to know for your stay and also where you make hotel and transportation reservations, follow the attached link www.swedishopen2021.se We hope you will enjoy your stay with us. A warm welcome to you!